Director of Philanthropy
Company: Celebree School of Elkridge
Location: Austin
Posted on: October 4, 2024
Job Description:
OVERVIEW:Reporting to Regional Director of Philanthropy, the
Director of Philanthropy (Major Gifts) will play a critical role in
the rapid growth of Year Up to serve more students. The Director of
Philanthropy (Major Gifts) will manage a portfolio of 100-150 major
donors/prospects and conduct over 150 face-to-face donor visits per
year, in support of the Year Up mission and ongoing operations and
strategic initiatives.To be successful in this role, you'll be
someone who has a strong track record of cultivating, soliciting,
closing, and stewarding donors at the five-to-six-figure gift
level. You will feel at home working in an environment that
requires you to juggle multiple priorities and competing deadlines,
while never losing sight of the overarching goals and desired
outcomes. As an ideal candidate for this role, you are also adept
at translating goals into tangible projects and targets, collect
pledges and ensure cash needs are met.In keeping with Year Up's
values, Director of Philanthropy will also have the opportunity to
interact with students as coach, group facilitator, and advocate,
participating in creating and sustaining a positive educational
environment, with trust among students, faculty and site
leaders.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Development
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, close and steward donors at the
five - six figure gift level and prep leadership or other
influencers involved in donor relationships
- Connect & engage with high net worth individuals likely to make
$10k+ commitments
- Manage a portfolio of 100-150 donors and conduct over 150
personal visits annually with existing donors and prospects
- Partner with the Development team lead in developing and
executing a multi-year plan and strategy for major gifts
- Track all contacts and activity in fundraising database
(Salesforce.com)
- Collaborate and coordinate with Development staff on all
necessary prospect research, communication and cultivation event
logistics
- Maintain confidentiality of all donor-related information
- Other duties as assigned Site Team/Learning Community Member
- Serve as a coach/mentor for a small number of current
students
- Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with
students
- Participate in staff meetings and trainings QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 5-7 years of fundraising success with an emphasis on
major gifts
- Demonstrated comfort and experience with identifying,
cultivating, stewarding, and closing significant gifts
- Ability to successfully engage, cultivate, and steward
long-term partnerships that will ensure the philanthropic success
of Year Up
- Capacity for strategic leadership and vision to work with
senior leadership on fundraising priorities and to use moves
management and metrics to ensure accountability
- Effectiveness in independent and team work, with assiduous
attention to sharing information with others
- Communications skills sufficient for clearly discussing complex
issues with diverse audiences and energizing listeners
- Exceptional writing and presentation skills
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Experience in Salesforce
or donor database preferred
- Strong execution and follow-up
- Highly self-motivated, accountable and able to make decisions
independently
- A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief
in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year
Up
- Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion Salary Range: $120,000 -
$135,000#LI-HybridCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites,
which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and
consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which
the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects
the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the
position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a
candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can
share more about the specific salary range for your location during
the hiring process.
- Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage;
401(k) match for eligible participants.
- Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of
employment; four weeks after initial year.
- Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in
achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year) ** This is an exempt
role (paid on a salaried basis). **ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:Year Up
is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed
to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education,
and justice for all young adults-no matter their background,
income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while
millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful
careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity
gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and
positioned to close through three interconnected strategies:
providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage
employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and
support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the
opportunity gap. Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a
high expectations, high support model where students learn
in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a
corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000
young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide
presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago,
Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater
Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital
Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode
Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.Voted one of the
Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times,
Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is
passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive
change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both
ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that
reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our
young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our
team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.COMMITMENT TO
DIVERSITY:Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a
serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to
hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy.
We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without
regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn
more about our commitment to diversity: Year Up is also committed
to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to
individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details
regarding the expected work environment and any physical
requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an
accommodation at any point during the interview process.
Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed
confidentially.TO APPLY:Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and
resume through our website.Note that applications without a cover
letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone
calls.
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